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Kadayif-Wrapped King Prawns on Muhammara (Kadayifli Karides)

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This is an amazing Middle Eastern prawn recipe made with kadayif, a finely shredded filo dough which is used in many Middle Eastern desserts, and muhammara, a Middle Eastern dip...

Somer Sivrioglu

March 16, 2023
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Wagyu Oxtail w/ Heirloom Carrots, Pickles & Nasturtium

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Tony Gibson

March 16, 2023
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Spanner Crab Salad w/ Apple and Radish & Brown Butter Emulsion

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Ollie Gould

March 16, 2023
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Pasta (Linguine) with Squid & Rye Bread Sauce

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This is a delicious Italian recipe with linguine, a long dried pasta similar to spaghetti, squid or calamari in Italian, and a fantastic rye bread sauce. If you can’t find...

Antonino Cannavacciuolo

March 14, 2023
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Scallops with Sesame and Wakame

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A lot of recipes that incorporate Sea Scallops tend to drown them in rich sauces. I think that this is a bit of a shame as rich sauces are best...

Paul Hegeman

March 3, 2023
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Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley Salad

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This is the one dish that does not change on the menu at St. John. The marrowbone comes from a calf’s leg; ask your butcher to keep some for you....

Fergus Henderson

February 6, 2023
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Grilled Scallops w/ Jerusalem Artichoke & Apple Balsamic

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This is a yummy scallops recipe with and Jerusalem artichoke mousseline, leeks and apple balsamic. Enjoy!

Alfonso Alés

January 28, 2023
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Broccoli & Stilton Soup Recipe

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I made this soup the other night on the request of my girlfriend Julie for our 1 year anniversary. She is English and said she hadn't had it since living...

Paul Hegeman

January 28, 2023
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Cajun Butter Mussels

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Fresh sweet mussels dressed with a spicy rich butter dressing. This recipe is a great little dish for the summer patio gathering or barbecue that will ensure you can spend...

Paul Hegeman

January 28, 2023
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Caponata Recipe

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This is a very versatile dish. It can be served as a first course; all it needs is a sprinkle of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese. It also makes a great...

Paul Hegeman

January 24, 2023
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Roast Pepper Soup w/ Garlic Shitakes & Parsley Oil

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Although peppers, (capsicums) really don’t come into their own until spring, this is a dish that is too good to wait for, try it around the end of winter as...

Paul Hegeman

January 23, 2023
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Roast Vegetable Soup with Basil

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This is not so much a recipe as a guideline, as every time I make it, it is slightly different depending on what's in the fridge. The quantities however stay...

Paul Hegeman

January 22, 2023
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Roasted Sweet Potato Soup w/ Ginger & Cinnamon

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My girlfriend Julie’s mother has not been feeling well as of late. I wanted do something for her but considering that she is in England and I am in Australia...

Paul Hegeman

January 22, 2023
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Thai Fish Cakes w/ Cucumber Dipping Salsa

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I remember a couple of years back, a time in Sydney when virtually every single restaurant and cafe had fish cakes on their menu. Unfortunately it was also the time...

Paul Hegeman

January 18, 2023
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Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Parmesan & Thyme

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This recipe is one of those occasions where the ability to use dried herbs in place of fresh is not an option. The fresh thyme and parmesan cheese work together...

Paul Hegeman

January 16, 2023
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Mushroom Consommé with Mushroom Dumplings

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Chef Nelly Robinson is showcasing an extraordinary mushroom consomme recipe that will leave your mouth watering.

Nelly Robinson

January 16, 2023
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Seared Scallops with Carrot & Apple Puree

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This is a delicious and slightly sophisticated scallops recipe. The perfectly seared scallops are served alongside a fantastic carrot & apple puree and pickled carrots. Enjoy!

Anthony Bucco

January 11, 2023
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Risotto with Italian Veal Sausage, Taleggio & Frangelico

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This is a gourmet risotto recipe with Italian veal sausage, taleggio cheese and Frangelico, an Italian herb-flavored liqueur. It’s incredibly delicious though some of the ingredients might be difficult to...

Davide Degiovanni

December 28, 2022
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Smashed Avocados with Sweet Potato Chips

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The key to this recipe is that there is no right or wrong with it, you can edit the amounts and items to your personal taste. We like to add...

Owen Sullivan

December 28, 2022
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Wild Mushroom Salad with Frisee & Anchovy Vinaigrette

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Rachel Goulet

December 27, 2022
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Grilled Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic Sauce

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Nicknamed “hen of the woods”, Maitake is a delicious mushroom with a subtle yet lovely meaty flavor. This grilled maitake mushrooms recipe was provided by Chef Katie Button and it’s...

Katie Button

December 27, 2022
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Turkish Anchovy (Hamsi) Recipe

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With around 5,000 miles of coastline, fishing is a big industry in Turkey. But the number one favorite fish is hamsi, fresh from the Black Sea. While the fish can be...

Feyza Kirmaci

December 8, 2022
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Carapulcra (Traditional Peruvian Pork-Stew)

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Carapulcra is a traditional Peruvian stew made with dehydrated potatoes and either pork or chicken which is then dressed with a combination of onion, garlic, clove, yellow peppers, salt and...

Alejandra Moret

November 24, 2022
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Turkish Köfte Recipe

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  • Middle East Cuisine
Also known as ćufte, polpeti, and köfte, qofte are meatballs made with beef, chicken, lamb, or pork. Minced meat is mixed with breadcrumbs, paprika, black pepper, chopped onion, and other...

Feyza Kirmaci

November 14, 2022
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